The Last Gifts to the Dead
A Dr Jack Cuthbert Mystery
by Allan Gaw
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Reviews
Set in London in 1932 and, to a lesser extent, Liège in 1914, this focuses on the re-examination by pathologist and detective of a conviction of one twin for the murder of another... Clearly an impressive series
The Critic
It’s cleverly put together, and the lightbulb moment at the end is pleasing
The Scotsman
Allan Gaw has an intimate knowledge of the world his central character inhabits. As a result, the technical background to this book is utterly believable, as are the courtroom scenes, which are totally compelling. The characters are also beautifully crafted, with each having their own flaws and histories,
Undiscovered Scotland
A well-researched and moving read
Scottish Field
About the Book
The scales of justice are easily tipped . . .
London, 1932.
A brutal murder, a complex forensic investigation and a safe conviction - or so everyone thinks until D.C.I Mowbray hears the condemned man's last words. Now he needs Dr Jack Cuthbert to re-examine the case and prove that they have not been responsible for a tragic miscarriage of justice.
But with no new evidence and both the victim and the killer in their graves, where can the pathologist begin? Might the unthinkable be true - have they hanged the wrong man?
As Cuthbert struggles to find the proof, the case is also having a profound effect on his housekeeper, Madame Smith. Unbeknownst to him, a terrible secret from her own past in war-torn Liège has come back to haunt her.
The Author
Allan Gaw
Allan Gaw studied medicine at Glasgow University and trained as a pathologist. Having worked in the NHS and universities in the UK and the US, he took early retirement and now devotes his time to writing. His published non-fiction works include medical textbooks and magazine articles on topics as diverse as the thalidomide story, the medical challenges of space travel and the medico-legal consequences of the Hillsborough disaster.
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